Manufacturing Engineer III

Turbine Air Systems, Ltd.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbine Air Systems, Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III to optimize production by designing and implementing process improvements.

The role emphasizes Lean methods, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with design, estimating, and operations to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have a strong background in make-to-order environments, ERP systems, and hands-on experience with fixtures, jigs, and production tooling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role in heavy/industrial manufacturing.
• Experience developing fixtures & jigs and familiarity with fabrication, welding & assembly processes.
• Experience leading CAPEX projects, budgeting, and delivering turnkey equipment to operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and Lean processes such as Standardized Work Instructions, 5S, and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production activities via data analysis to identify productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost improvements.
• Lead and prioritize actions, establish schedules, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Drive Lean elements like Standardized Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Lead labor estimation and develop cost models; conduct time studies and adjust labor estimates.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean / Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Project execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

LEAN / Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Manufacturing Engineer III will be part of the manufacturing engineering department to support production operations by designing, building, manufacturing, and implementing improvement to the process to support production operations. The position requires a results-oriented individual with a history of driving change in their work environment, strong analytical skills, and previous experience in an engineer to order / make to order project environment. Primary objectives are to drive all the initiatives that our customers demand, including driving continuous improvement, documenting processes and procedures critical to sustainable manufacturing performance.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost.
• Prioritize actions to be taken, establish schedules for completion, and implement the necessary measures to realize savings.
• Lead the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as: Standardized Work Instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S.
• Lead the labor estimating function by providing estimates of direct labor as required.
• Develop and maintain cost models for various activities for use in estimating.
• Conduct time studies and audits as appropriate to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
• Manage multiple CAPEX projects, including ROQ, Scope of Work creation, Gantt creation, purchase and acquisition, implementation, preparation for equipment and any activity required for the successful completion of the project.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production and Estimating in support of driving efficiencies and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Collaborate with design engineering in concurrent engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for improved manufacturability and coordinating implementation with design engineering and operations personnel.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMAs.
• Document and track all cost savings and process improvements against targets.
• Evaluate Quality data and implement improvement activities to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Plan and execute facility and work cell layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
• Develop, design, justify and implement appropriate production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.

JOB SKILLS

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization. Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships. Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results. Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations. Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety, upholding safety standards. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Must be versed in the use of basic Microsoft office tools Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BS / MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial engineering. LEAN / Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus. Proficiency in SolidWorks & AutoCAD Good understanding and experience in implementing LEAN initiatives, leading Kaizen events, driving improvements achieving significant savings and profits. Relevant experience in a make to order/engineer to order project environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Process Engineer or other related roles in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in development of fixtures & Jigs.
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
• Experience in project management, leading CAPEX projects, reviewing specs, maintaining budgets, implementing the equipment, leading training sessions and delivering the final product turn-key to operations.
• Experienced in the implementation and use of ERP systems.
• Experience in implementation of Lean Processes such as Standardized Work Instructions, 5S, Process Improvement Initiatives etc.
• High proficiency in Blueprint reading and P&ID interpretation.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in manufacturing, or mechanical engineering.
• Six Sigma Green belt certification is preferred.
• Welding and NDE experience and training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Most work will be performed sitting at a desk, but some work performed will be in a shop environment.
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.
• The use of Safety Glasses is required.
• The use of earplugs is recommended.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. "smoking" and "tobacco or nicotine products" includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

EEO AND DISABILITY STATEMENTS

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

TAS is a leading modular design, engineering, and manufacturing company, with multiple facilities totaling over 1.5 million sq ft. of manufacturing space. We have completed over 500 projects in 34 countries with industry-leading safety performance. Our projects span a diverse array of customer needs, including data centers, high-tech manufacturing, central utility plants, cooling and compressed air plants, electrical rooms, and gas turbine chilling. Our passion is designing innovative modular products and executing them at a scale for customers. We are a Comfort Systems USA business backed by the resources and financial strength of a multibillion-dollar, publicly traded company.